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Medical ConditionCancer

54 year old woman dying of metastatic breast cancer, restless and anxious and confused – requiring regular doses of Ativan for minimal relief but not able to communicate with family due to side effects of the benzodiazepine.

Medical ConditionSkin disorders

Medical ConditionArthritis

46 year old male carpenter with slowly progressing Dupuytren's contacture of his right 3rd finger was advised to try using a home made concentrated cannabis salve with an occlusive barrier (nitrile glove) at bedtime in order to reduce daytime pain. Patient returned one year later for his medical cannabis recommendation withnear complete resolution of the contracture.

Medical ConditionAdverse effects

19-year-old high school graduate, works 30 hours a week as a cook in a cafeteria, wears corrective glasses for myopia, has congenital horizontal nystagmus in both eyes. Marijuana slows or relieves eye movements, improving vision and ability to read.

Medical ConditionNeurodegenerative disorders

Medical ConditionAdverse effects

About 2 years post lower esophageal sphincterotomy for achalasia, this 35-year-old female suffered from general dyspepsia associated with difficulty falling asleep. She used both inhaled and ingested marijuana daily in small amounts which relieved her symptoms without the need of additional medications.